Patristic Theology

Ioannis Savvas Romanidis (1927–2001) was a leading Orthodox theologian, priest, and professor, and one of the most influential Greek thinkers of the last century. He was born in Piraeus but grew up in New York and defended his doctorate at the University of Athens. He served as Professor of Dogmatic Theology at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Boston and later at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Through his revolutionary academic research, he profoundly shaped the modern understanding of early Christian theology and Byzantine identity. His groundbreaking studies significantly influenced the dialogue between the Eastern and Western Christian worlds and have been translated into several world languages.

Pavlína Šípová is a Czech translator, editor, and classical philologist. She studied Classical Philology and Modern Greek at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague, where she worked for many years at the Institute of Greek and Latin Studies. She specialises in translations from Classical Greek, Byzantine literature, and Modern Greek, with a particular focus on Ancient Greek drama and philosophical and theological texts. Her published translations include seminal works of the ancient and Byzantine tradition, bringing the depth of Hellenic thought closer to today’s reader.